Is Fort Worth or West Monroe Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than West Monroe (Safety Score 17/100 vs 1/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 7,042 for West Monroe — 55% lower. Fort Worth has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Fort Worth has a 60% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 80.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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West Monroe — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth, TX
West Monroe, LA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fort Worth | West Monroe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,158.5 | 7,042.4 | -3,883.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 458.7 | 1,156.2 | -697.6 |
| Murder Rate | 7.4 | 8.1 | -0.7 |
| Rape Rate | 55.2 | 113.2 | -58.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 72.6 | 153.6 | -81.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 323.1 | 881.3 | -558.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,699.8 | 5,886.2 | -3,186.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 344.6 | 986.4 | -641.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,841.9 | 4,511.6 | -2,669.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 513.4 | 388.1 | +125.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Worth or West Monroe safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 7,042 for West Monroe — a 55% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fort Worth has a violent crime rate of 458.7 per 100K while West Monroe has 1,156.2. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, a city where the West begins, boasts a rich cattle drive history evident in the Stockyards National Historic District. Located in North Central Texas, it's a populous city within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 997,476, Fort Worth has a total crime rate of 3,158.5 per 100,000 residents.
About West Monroe, LA
West Monroe, Louisiana, nestled on the Ouachita River's west bank, is a city with a rich timber heritage. Known as the home of the Duck Commander family, it shares a metropolitan area with Monroe. With a safety score of 1/100 and a population coverage of 12,368, West Monroe has a total crime rate of 7,042.4 per 100,000 residents.